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Bump. If anyone wants one of these now is the time as I have some interest in making a run of them.
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Is this cab soft top available?
I’m actually working on that it still in the works. I’ll let you know when I get it.Is this cab soft top available?
Hello! New member to this page. Just picked myself up an 81 fj45 and the upper cab is toast. Stumbled on this thread and id love to just do a soft top like the pictures i've seen on here.So I've got a couple of these under my belt and pretty much have all the kinks out. It's not nearly as easy as bolting on a set of shortened 40 bows and here is why. The b pillar post that comes out of the stock 40 bows doesn't line up with the hole in the b pillar tub. It's off maybe 3/4 of an inch. As well the standard 40 bows use a 1" diameter tube that slides down in the b pillar. On 45's this hole is 7/8. So in order for it to fit right you have to cut the tube coming out of the bows and weld a 7/8" tube in the correct place. Also I have to fab a plate that the rear bow slides into and helps secure the rear section of the bows to the tub. All the extra fab work means the bows won't be cheap. 950$ just for the cab bows.
The top also is quite complicated. It's a standard 40 top all the way to the b pillar. But after that it's all custom. I designed it to have 5 windows. 2 on the sides and 3 in the back like the 40's. This way you can actually see what's beside you. The way the top fastens is two ways. On the inside I have bungee loops that you will attach to whatever fastener you choose. There are two 45 tubs the late and early. Both have different attachment points. I could have included machine hooks but I only think half of you would have used them. Some people want stainless some want painted, etc... Most people will drill holes in the top plate where the hard top comes down. And attach the bungees there. I include 12 bungee loops. I also am leaving it up to you where you want them. I normally put 3 in each corner. The rest on the back. They are very easy to install. Just requires making a small hole in the flap sewn into the back of the top and squeezing them together. This means there are no holes to drill for footman loops around the outside of your tub. The second form of attachment to now that the top is being held down by the bungees is the magnets. These are crazy strong magnets. Three in each corner and 4 that go on the batten that slides into the rear roll up door. They keep the edges from flopping around in the wind. The rear window can be rolled up just like the 40 windows.
The price for the cab is 875.
IAny updates on these tops?
I have only found one vehicle and its 3 1/2 hrs away. Im getting my self caught up and will have to be after the 1st of the new year.Any updates on these tops?
Following up. I will like one for mine too. My dad and I where thinking about making one this coming summer, but if I can get one already done wouldn’t not mind going that way. One less thing to figure outHello hello! Did you ever end up sorting out anything for the SWB fixed top 45s? Would love to have something for mine if I end up putting seats in the bed.View attachment 2238007
I see this is an old thread, love how that black soft top looks on the 45 pickup. I have an 82 FJ45 LWB, want to keep the hardtop but interested in a soft top system for the bed. PM me info if you are still doing these? Thanks
I’m still looking for one closer to me. I’m in SC who has a FJ45 near me?? Please contact me at 616-450-0145 thanks JulieDid you ever find anything? Would like a canvas top for the bed also.
I’m still looking for one closer to me. I’m in SC who has a FJ45 near me?? Please contact me at 616-450-0145 thanks Julie
I did not, I think you could custom fabricate some bows and hire an upholstery shop to do the canvas if you got to that point.Did you ever find anything? Would like a canvas top for the bed also.
You're going to need someone that also has the bows. I want to say Real Steel Cruisers can do a bow set for the bed. The cab on the other hand is a different story. Lots of mods to make one work from what I gather.Thread bump. Anyone with a LWB in the Greenvile, SC area that can help out @Julie2006 so we can get some progression on the FJ45 soft tops!!
Do you have bows for the cab, bed, or both?Headed to relic run this year. I can possibly drop off a 45 soft top in April. Not sure I can leave a truck but maybe. Only if I knew it was going to be secure till pickup. That's a long commute to pick it up from kc. I have a set of bows also. I can call her after the first of the year and discuss. It would at least be a really good starting point for getting this off the ground. Wonder if she would hold the 45 and trailer for me.